At a Glance
Median Income
$138,864
$91,555 per capita
Home Value
$1,115,300
Zillow: $1,237,736
Median Rent
$2,554/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
10.7% smoking rate
How Poipu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poipu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poipu a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poipu residents earn a median household income of $138,864 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,555. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poipu is $1,115,300 , 296% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,237,736. Median rent is $2,554/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
47.0% of adults in Poipu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poipu has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,418
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density547/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,864
Per Capita$91,555
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C
Home Value$1,115,300
Rent$2,554
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$1,237,736
Housing Units1,845
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation90 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Poipu was built in 1980.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (106 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.